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Between bands of Regulators and Moderators led by Ephraim Daggett and Ned Merchant, which occurred in this vicinity, led to an unorganized war, 1841-1844, by Regulators, under the leadership of Watt Norman, and Moderators, led by John M. Bradley - After heavy sacrifice of life and property, General James Smith with Texas forces restored order in August, 1844 without firing a gun. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
The First Battle is a historical marker in Center, Shelby County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 33 historical markers documented in Shelby County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 122 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7831, -94.1184 near Center. The nearest cataloged historic site is Good Hope (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sardis School, Pennington, Sydney O., and Roberts, Moses Fisk.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5419007680. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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